2006 SUBARU BAJA service

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1) Air cleaner element
3. Separate the rear air cleaner element case from
the front air cleaner element case and remove the air
cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the front and rear air cleaner el-
ement cases with a damp cloth and install a new air
cleaner element.
5. Insert the four projections on the rear air cleaner el-
ement case into the slits on the front air cleaner ele-
ment case and snap the three clamps on the rear air
cleaner element case and then tighten the bolt. T
Turbo models
1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner
case cover.
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1) Air cleaner case cover
2) Air cleaner element
2. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air
cleaner element.
3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case
with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele- ment.
To install the air cleaner case cover, insert two projec-
tions on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air
cleaner case cover and then snap the two clamps on
the air cleaner case cover.
Spark plugsSpark plugs
y When disconnecting the spark plug cables,
always grasp the spark plug cap, not the ca-
bles. y Make sure the cables are replaced in the cor-
rect order.
It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is rec-
ommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by
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The spark plugs should be replaced according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. „
Recommended spark plugs
„Recommended
„ Spark plugs
Non-turbo models:
RC10YC4 (Champion)
BKR6E-11 (NGK)
BKR5E-11 (NGK)
Turbo models:
ILFR6B (NGK)
Drive beltsDrive belts
The alternator, power steering pump, and air condi-
tioner compressor depend on drive belts. Satisfactory
performance requires that belt tension be correct.
1) Power steering pump pulley
2) Air conditioner compressor pulley
3) Crank pulley
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B
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in (mm)
To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler)
across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 22 lbs
(98 N, 10 kg) midway between the pulleys by using a
spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amount
specified.Manual transmission oilManual transmission oil
Oil level
Manual transmission
„ Checking the oil level0
Non-turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Deflection
New belt Used belt
A 0.28 – 0.35 (7.0 – 9.0) 0.35 – 0.43 (9.0 – 11.0)
B 0.30 – 0.33 (7.5 – 8.5) 0.35 – 0.40 (9.0 – 10.0)
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Turbo models
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again. 1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the dip-
stick hole to bring the level up to the upper level.
Be careful not to spill manual transmission oil
when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe,
it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
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„Recommended grade and viscosity„
Recommended
„ Oil grade and viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use differ ent brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Automatic transmission fluidAutomatic transmission
Fluid
Fluid level
Automatic transmission
„ Checking the fluid level„Checking
„ Fluid levelThe automatic transmission fluid expands largely as
its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to
fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid
on the dipstick.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warm-
ing up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend
checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating
temperature. T Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
Check the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temper-
ature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating
temperature; 158 to 176 °F (70 to 80 °C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then
shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling
speed.
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20 0 60 20
80W
75W/90 80 100
40
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1) Yellow handle
1) Yellow handle
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A) HOT range
B) COLD range
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the
gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT”
range, add the recommended automatic transmission
fluid up to the upper level. T Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to
warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that
the fluid level is between the lower level and upper lev-
el on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill.
Be careful not to spil
l automatic transmission
fluid when adding it. If automatic transmission
fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a
bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If automatic
transmission fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be
sure to wipe it off.
„ Recommended fluid
„Recommended
„ Automatic transmission fluid
“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
LF
LF
1 2
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B A
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